General Dynamics

Systems Engineer

General Dynamics$100K — $111K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field with 2 years experience; or Master's with 6 months experience.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to security clearance.
  • Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Proficiency in systems engineering concepts and principles.
  • Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, analyze, and develop system designs for navigation and machinery control.
  • Support system verification and validation test activities.
  • Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards throughout the system development lifecycle.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, functional analysis, and performance analysis.
  • Perform interface definition studies of system components.
  • Plan and execute sub-tasks across all system development phases.
  • Contribute to future product development by shaping frameworks and processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research-oriented work with award-winning teams.
  • Flexible schedules, including potential time off every other Friday.
  • Competitive benefits: 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, and wellness programs.
  • Support from employee resource and social groups.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

About the Role

 

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team supporting the design, development, and integration of advanced systems aboard surface vessels. In this role, you will be at the forefront of design and integration of Navigation Systems and PLC-based Machinery Control Systems, working across the full product lifecycle to deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers.

 

If you're passionate about engineering complex systems, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make a real impact on naval surface vessel programs, we want to hear from you.

 

What You'll Do

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our surface vessel systems are robust, secure, and mission-ready. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying, analyzing, and developing system designs across navigation and machinery control domains
  • Supporting system verification and validation test activities
  • Generating technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
  • Participating in requirements analysis, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration, and verification testing
  • Performing interface definition studies of system components and products
  • Planning and executing sub-tasks across all phases of system development
  • Contributing to the shaping of future products by influencing the frameworks and processes used across multiple programs

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Proficiency in the use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Experience with requirements management and system modeling tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team environment throughout the product life cycle – from pre-proposal through post-delivery support
  • Ability to quickly grasp and apply new information and handle complex assignments efficiently
  • Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Preferred Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you have only some of the following experiences. We value diverse backgrounds and are committed to developing our engineers:

  • Experience with sensor interfaces and measurements, and applying sensor data within engineering applications
  • Familiarity with basic sensors (e.g., temperature, strain gauge, pressure) or navigation sensors (e.g., GPS, MEMS IMU, radar systems)
  • Experience writing and executing test procedures in a requirements-based design and test verification environment
  • Background in core engineering disciplines, physics, or computer science
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems or maritime navigation systems
  • Familiarity with surface vessel platforms and their unique integration challenges

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex.While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA location

Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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